From the monthly archives:

October 2009

By Gareth Hanson.

OK, if you haven’t been following this from the beginning:
3 weeks ago I decided to embark on a mission to improve my climbing techniques and climbing grades. I invited anyone interested to join me.
So far we have covered nutrition and weight management. In this post we’ll get stuck into the fun stuff – strength and [...]

Posted in Climbing Techniques on October 29, 2009

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By Gareth Hanson.

In the last post I set the scene by helping you to ascertain your BMR and PAL to calculate how many calories you need to eat, and how to adjust that number for weight gain or weight loss.
In this post I’ll go into a little bit more detail about protein, carbohydrates and fat.

Posted in Climbing Techniques on October 26, 2009

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By Gareth Hanson.

Last week I told you about my plans to spend the next 3 months pushing the grade at which I climb, both indoors and outdoors. I invited you to join me. If you decided to come along, then welcome aboard and good luck.
In the previous post I established some clear goals and gave myself a [...]

Posted in Climbing Techniques on October 20, 2009

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By Gareth Hanson.

Following a really bad climbing session last weekend at my local wall, I have decided to embark on a climbing improvement plan. My under-par performance was probably due to being over-tired and starting to come down with a cold.
It has, however, served as a useful motivator for me to raise my game.
It also occurred to [...]

Posted in Climbing Techniques on October 13, 2009

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By Gareth Hanson.

If you’re reading this, the rock climbing bug has almost certainly taken hold of you and you’re ready to commit to spending money on some climbing equipment.
Buying a climbing rack can be a pretty expensive business. However, thankfully, you can certainly spread the expense as you progress.

Posted in Climbing equipment on October 6, 2009

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